The number: Monaco’s 0-18 against Pau
This is what is called succeeding in your money time: while its situation was compromised, AS Monaco announced a 0-18 in Pau in 5 minutes.
The Pau maneuvered very well against the Roca Team. There are of course the 15 points with 5 rebounds and 5 assists from the American leader Justin Bibbins, but it is especially in defense that Eric Bartecheky’s men did the job in the third quarter by conceding only 6 points. They led by 12 points in the 32nd minute and again by 19 in the 32nd (66-56).
It was then that a deluge fell on the heads of the Palois. Even without Mike James, Will Thomas and Brock Motum, the Roca Team has extraordinary firepower. And that’s how she knocked over the Elan like a pancake, inflicting a 0-18 in one eye. 5 points from Paris Lee unblocked the situation and in the end, Donatas Motiejunas (15), Rob Gray (12) and Alpha Diallo (11) turned out to be the best Monegasque scorers.
“It’s frustrating because we had the game in hand. On a sin in defense. We let them gain confidence, and afterwards they are difficult to hold back. We make too many mistakes that cost us dearly, ”said Giovan Oniangue at a press conference, a remark taken up by the Republic of the Pyrenees.
Photo: Donatas Motiejunas (ASM)